Copal, Myrrh and Rose Soap

This soap is infused with sacred and traditional essences of Mayan ceremonial incense: Frankincense, Myrrh and Copal from the Mayan site Uaxactun.

Copal has been used traditionally by the Maya in Guatemala for burning during sacred ceremonies and is believed to purify the air and spirit. To the ancient Maya, the divine God of the Earth extracted Copal resin from the Tree of Life and gave it to the humans as a gift. It is a resin similar to amber with a smoky, sweet aroma. The organic Copal we use for Tierra & Lava products is harvested from trees in the Uaxactun village and Mayan site of Guatemala (just behind Tikal). Frankincense and Myrrh are combined with Copal to burn as incense for ceremonies and also happen to have amazing skincare properties that the Egyptians made use of centuries ago.

How do I store it for best results?
Store in cool dry place when un-opened. Once in use, keep it on a soap dish or surface that allows the water to drain. As it is a natural, plant-based product, if it sits in water for too long, it will start to dissolve.

Saponified oils of cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, macadamia ternifolia (macadamia) seed oil; bursera fagaroides (copal) resin, boswellia carterii (frankincense) resin, commiphora myrrha (myrrh) resin, aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) wood oil, rosa centifolia flower oil (rose absolute).

Our soaps create a beautiful light foam that lathers and moisturizes hands. Simply rub between wet hands until hands feel clean. Some of our soaps contain gentle exfoliants that you may feel when cleansing. Great for hands and body.